Sashiko Santoku Bag [Small] : E

A beautifully handcrafted small pouch made from vintage aizome (indigo-dyed) fabric, featuring traditional Japanese sashiko embroidery. Each piece is meticulously hand-stitched by ITOTSUZURI, showcasing timeless design and exquisite craftsmanship.

Inspired by the santoku bukuro—a traditional Japanese cloth bag made by folding and sewing a single piece of fabric—this version is both charming and durable. Once used for carrying everyday essentials, the Santoku Bag brings the spirit of Japanese handcraft into modern daily life.

The name santoku bukuro translates to “three benefits pouch” or “three-purpose bag.” With roots in the Edo period (1603–1868), these simple yet clever pouches were commonly used to carry small personal items in daily life.

The small-size pouch is perfect for carrying credit cards, business cards, small cosmetic items, keys, and other everyday essentials. Passport just fit in this pouch. *It is slightly larger than the small size from previous collection.

The pouch is hand-sewn with hand-stitched sashiko work and each pouch is completely unique. 

This design [D] features the Masu-sashi, a traditional pattern made up of simple, repeated square shapes.

Other designs and sizes are also available. View the entire collection here-->

• Measurements: Approximately 12.5cm H × 15cm W / 4.9" H x 5.9" W (when folded)
• Materials: [Fabric] cotton (vintage indigo-dyed)
  [Thread] Cotton sashiko thread
  [Cord] Cotton
• The pouch has a linen cord to wrap around to close/open
• Each pouch is completely unique
• Handcrafted in Japan
  

WAHT IS SASHIKO?
*Sashiko is a type of traditional Japanese embroidery/stitching which dates back to the Edo period (1603–1867) - a technique that was born out of practical necessity in northern Japan where many people were extremely poor and winters were too harsh for cotton to grow. To extend the lifespan of clothes, a worn-out piece was stitched with layers of old cloth to increase strength with this durable embroidery. 

To learn more about Sashiko we highly recommend SASHIKO BOOK